VITAS Healthcare

Hospice Registered Nurse (RN)

VITAS Healthcare  •  Maryland Heights, MO (Onsite)  •  2 days ago
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Job Description

WHAT YOU’LL DO

As a home care registered nurse (RN), you will ensure hospice patients are comfortable during their end-of-life journeys and forge compassionate, meaningful connections with the people in their lives.

You will:

  • Provide comfort-focused in-home nursing care for patients with prognoses of six months or less
  • Work on a team of interdisciplinary hospice clinicians, including LPNs, aides, chaplains, social workers and physicians
  • Serve as an advocate for each patient and family in your care, ensuring their goals of care are communicated and prioritized by each member of the care team
  • Deliver basic hospice education and training to patients, families and caregivers

Working alongside your team, you will give your best each day in service of our core commitment: Delivering compassionate, personalized care with heartfelt empathy, honoring the wishes of each patient who entrusts VITAS with their end-of-life journey.

WHERE YOU’LL WORK

You will spend most of your time caring for hospice patients wherever they call home, whether that means a private residence or an assisted living/skilled nursing facility.

You will typically make 4-6 visits each day.

Once a week, you’ll visit the local program office to meet with an interdisciplinary team, including social workers, physicians, chaplains, and aides, who collaborate to provide holistic support for the patients and families we serve.

REQUIREMENTS

  • Associate or bachelor's degree in nursing
  • A valid RN license
  • At least one year of hospital nursing experience
  • Reliable transportation

BENEFITS

  • Health, dental, vision, life and disability insurance
  • Pre-tax healthcare and dependent care FSA/HSA options
  • 401(k) plan with numerous investment options and generous company match
  • Cancer and/or critical illness benefit
  • Tuition reimbursement (up to $4,000 per year)
  • Employee Assistance Program for confidential, no-cost counseling addressing legal, financial and personal challenges
  • Legal insurance
  • 24/7 roadside assistance
  • Paid time off

WHO WE ARE

We are VITAS Healthcare, the nation’s leading end-of-life care provider since 1978.

Our hospice organization:

  • Kickstarts careers in caring
  • Promotes from within
  • Provides an award-winning, nationally recognized best-in-class employee experience

Supported by industry-leading experts and a growing network of programs in 15+ states, VITAS empowers team members to grow toward their goals while transforming patients’ lives.

VITAS Healthcare

About VITAS Healthcare

The nation’s leading provider of end-of-life care, and we have the resources and expertise to support your personal and professional growth. With nearly 12,000 employees, VITAS was named a 2025 Top Workplace in Healthcare.

We are committed to providing compassionate care to hospice patients and supporting their families. VITAS team members find fulfillment working for a people-focused organization dedicated to making a difference in the lives of others.

We also take care of each other, supporting our team members with resources, mentoring, and flexibility to do what’s right at the bedside. Here, you will be trusted as an expert in your field and as a valued team member whose efforts are vital to our mission.

Join the team at VITAS and do work that matters: Your Passion. Our Purpose. Endless Possibilities.

Industry
Healthcare & Social Services
Company Size
5,001-10,000 employees
Headquarters
Miramar, Florida
Year Founded
1978
Website
vitas.com
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